Quality LOC Austria RP Lead (m/f/d)

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In this role you will ensure that the mandated GSK Quality Management System requirements for commercial operating units are met by taking the lead in implementing and sustaining the QMS in LOC Austria, managing systems and activities that directly impact product quality and regulatory compliance, and acting as the technical quality expert for the cluster with moderate supervision from your Line Manager. You will be accountable for product quality in Austria, represent Quality in the country management teams, and serve as the Responsible Person in line with local regulatory requirements. You will lead quality projects, hold line management responsibilities, and drive delivery to ensure overall quality targets are achieved for LOC organisations within agreed timelines. Your scope of accountability spans high-level internal and external interactions, including supporting Quality Councils, leading Incident Management Teams, representing Quality at regional leadership meetings, and providing updates on quality performance and significant events. Externally, you will engage with regulators, represent GSK at industry forums, and act as a recognised technical authority across local, regional and global quality networks. In this role you will Serve as the market contact and legally accountable Responsible Person (Fachkundige Person), acting as the primary liaison with the Austrian Health Authority for all commercial QMS activities Lead the implementation, sustainment and continuous improvement of the QMS in LOC Austria, ensuring compliance with corporate, regional and local regulatory requirements and aligning quality objectives with business priorities Promote QMS awareness and embed quality principles across commercial functions, engaging stakeholders to design, adopt and maintain required systems, processes and policies Establish and manage QMS governance, including SOPs, training compliance, Quality Council, management reviews, QA objectives/KPIs and delivery of the Annual Quality Plan with standardised reporting Oversee core quality processes including change control, risk management, CAPA, auditing, complaints and incident management, ensuring effective root cause analysis, escalation, tracking and resolution Ensure product quality across supply and distribution, including Internal Quality Agreements, liaison with manufacturing and external partners, timely release of imported products and compliant repacking activities Why you? Basic Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry) Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer healthcare industry, preferably in a senior quality specialist role Strong knowledge of GMP and GDP regulatory requirements and practical experience in quality assurance systems, including QMS implementation and maintenance Demonstrated experience in batch release, product incidents, complaints management and CAPA processes Proven experience with quality documentation systems, SOP management and training governance Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, with the ability to deliver clear messages and build effective stakeholder relationships Structured problem-solving skills with the ability to perform impact assessments Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments Resilient, self-motivated and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and openness to new methods Closing Date for Applications - 14th of July 2026 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. As a focused biopharma company, we discover, develop and deliver medicines and vaccines to create value for patients and shareholders. We are on track to make a positive impact on the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. In R&D, we combine the science of the immune system with advanced technologies to develop new medicines and vaccines that can help transform people's lives. We focus on four areas - respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - where we have the strongest expertise and significant patient need remains. By developing differentiated medicines and vaccines across these areas, we can deliver patient benefit at scale and generate value for people, health systems, shareholders and society. Find out more: Our approach to R&D . #LI-GSK Austrian Salary Range / Österreichische Gehaltsspanne: EUR 66,300 to EUR 110,500The annual gross base

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